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Awe Walks Benefit Emotional and Physical Well-Being
Since the pandemic, people have found nature to be the best solution for decreasing stress levels. Spending too much time indoors can make us forget about how beautiful it is outside and about the many things worth loving about life. Research on Nature and Decreased...
A Guide to Talking to a Loved One About Depression
When someone we care for, whether a spouse, parent, sibling, or child, is showing signs and symptoms of depression, it can be profoundly worrisome and distressing. If you want to have a conversation with a loved one about your concerns, you've come to the right place....
Why Fentanyl is So Dangerous and Destructive
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that has been around for decades but has only recently emerged as a significant problem in America. As of recently, fentanyl has been a contributor to an alarming number of drug-related deaths. According to the CDC, the rate of synthetic...
What To Do When Your Friend Tells You That They Are An Alcoholic
The hardest part of overcoming alcohol addiction is admitting both to yourself and to loved ones that you have a drinking problem. So, when someone reaches out to you about their drinking problem, they are asking for help and support. While we don’t fully understand...
What to do if your Teenager is Cutting Themselves
Although everyone considers the teenage years to be carefree, teenagers struggle with a lot of difficulties. Along with the ever-increasing demands, and challenges of life, adolescence itself is a challenging period of human development. It involves the development of...
What are the Warning Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
It may be somewhat surprising to discover that alcohol poisoning is not something that just affects college-age adults. In fact, according to the CDC, there are over 2,000 deaths every year from alcohol poisoning and about 76% of those deaths occur among adults...
Seven Strategies to Deal with Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration—but for many, it also comes with a fair amount of stress and anxiety. In fact, over 40% of people report feeling some amount of stress during this season. On top of this, 64% of people with mental illnesses state that...
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Intervention
A Pathway to Recovery for the Alcoholic or Drug Addict Who is Avoiding Getting Help. If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcoholism or substance abuse, you know how difficult life can be. An alcoholic or drug addict can make life feel overwhelming and out...
Warning Sіgnѕ Thаt a College Student Nееdѕ Hеlр
Every ѕtudеnt fееlѕ pressure оn оссаѕіоn, еѕресіаllу durіng mіdtеrmѕ аnd finals. Hоwеvеr, a bаd mood becomes a concern іf іt іntеrfеrеѕ wіth уоur day-to-day асtіvіtіеѕ. Whеn it's tоugh tо gеt tо сlаѕѕ, hard tо соnсеntrаtе, or too muсh оf a hаѕѕlе tо hang оut wіth...
Virtual IOP in Texas
New Dimensions provides Virtual Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs (IOP) for individuals who reside within the State of Texas. Our programs are ideal for individuals who need intensive therapy, but who don’t require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. We...